Terrace in a country house style - tips & Inspiration for country flair

Country house gardens are very trendy at the moment. But you can also create a country house ambience on the terrace in no time at all. We'll tell you how here.

Working all day, taking care of children and managing the household is of course not done in the blink of an eye. Every now and then you simply wish for a little break from any hustle and bustle. Take a deep breath, relax and recharge your batteries and ideally far away from everyday life - we all wish for that at one time or another. Just pack your bags, drive to the country house and enjoy the romance of nature - a dream, isn't it?

What is possible for many is unfortunately only a dream for others. Because not everyone can call a cottage in the country their own. This is precisely why it is important that you create a small retreat at home to relax and recharge your batteries. If you don't own a country house, how about a country-style patio? With a few pieces of matching balcony furniture, flowers and accessories, you can create an oasis of well-being with rural charm in no time.

Basic information about country house style

In the past, country houses were only for we althy families. At the beginning of the 19th century, a house in the country surrounded by a garden area was generally only owned by families who could also afford servants. However, it was only inhabited in the summer. Only later, with the urbanization of the peripheral communities, was it also inhabited all year round. And these country houses had very special features that you can take advantage of when designing a country-style terrace. These include:

Use of natural materials such as wood and natural stone
playful and floral patterns
Blossom perennials and herbs as pot plants
fragrant climbing plants as privacy screen
hanging baskets
Wooden Furniture
Pastel tones and delicate patterns
decorative items such as watering cans, cast iron pans, teapots, etc.
antique fittings

In the following, we would like to tell you how you can skilfully showcase all of these features on your terraceexplain in more detail.

Tips for a country-style patio

❍ Tip 1 - Flooring:

Let's start with the topic of flooring. The floor covering of a terrace in a country house style looks most authentic if you use rustic wooden floorboards, natural stone slabs (travertine is best), polygonal slabs, granite or pavers. If you want to make it easy on yourself, you can of course also use wooden click panels. These can be laid in no time at all and look just perfect for a country-style terrace. Another plus point: when you move out, you can easily remove the panels and put them back on again when you move out.

❍ Tip 2 - Garden furniture:

A country-style patio should look as natural as possible. Garden furniture made of poly rattan is therefore out of place here. It is best to rely on furniture made of wicker or wood. At best, these should be made of light wood, since dark balcony furniture weakens the lightness of the country house style. Robinia, for example, is perfect. But teak garden furniture is also great. They are also very easy to care for and perfect for outdoor use. And vintage and shabby chic furniture round off the rural flair perfectly.

If the space on the terrace is rather limited, then a garden bench made of wood or cast aluminum is just right for you. For this you can get a good overview of currently common models at Pharao24. Whether natural, painted white or with curved decorations - with a garden bench you are always right when it comes to country house style. This always looks great under a rose arch, for example, and perfects the country house look in the garden. So if you still have an old garden bench at home, don't throw it away. With a little paint, sandpaper and clear varnish, you can make a vintage-look garden bench yourself in no time.

A little additional tip:
Signs of wear and patina give the garden furniture a very special charm and are even desirable in the country house style. Everything can look shabby, because that is exactly what gives the country house style its natural look.

❍ Tip 3 - Planting:

Typical features of a country-style patio are lush plants and a natural flair. For example, flowering perennials and herbs such as:

are suitablePeonies
Lupins
Daisies
Lilies
LarkspurSweet peas
Levkojen
Cornflowers
Autumn asters
NasturtiumLavender
Mint
Thyme
Savory
Chamomile

In addition to flowers and herbs, vegetable and fruit plants can also find their way onto the terrace. Strawberries, cherry tomatoes and co. can thus be nibbled directly from the bush.

It is best to place the plant pots in pots made of earthenware, terracotta or wicker. It looks very rustic and goes well with the country house look. Of course, hanging baskets should not be missing either. They really round off the whole thing and give the terrace design a certain dynamic. For example, you can make macrame hanging baskets yourself. These are currently very trendy and go perfectly with the country house look.

Additional tip:
It is best to plant plants on your terrace so that the terrace is full of colorful flowers all year round.

❍ Tip 4 - privacy protection:

A natural stone wall is the ideal privacy screen for a country-style terrace. But a fence made of braided willow rods is also suitable. If you like, you can kill two birds with one stone. By planting trellis made of wood and thus using it as a privacy screen. Honeysuckle, sweet peas or fragrant roses, for example, look wonderful on it.

Large planters, hedges or a planted pergola are also suitable as patio borders or privacy screens for the patio. By the way, you can also use a pergola to conjure up a perfect natural roof over your terrace. It looks beautiful and fits the romantic ambience of the country style.

If you like things modern, we recommend a canopy for your terrace. With light curtains in creamy white or a fine floral pattern, it goes perfectly with the style of the country house. But a wicker screen is also ideal as a side screen.

❍ Tip 5 - Decoration:

Now let's talk about decoration. Here you can really let off steam creatively. You should best rely on rustic garden decorations. The main thing is that everything has a certain vintage or shabby look. Zinc, for example, is the material par excellence for a country-style terrace. Particularly suitable for this look are, for example:

Zinc watering cans
planted teapots and cups
antique carafes
antique fittings
Wind Chimes
Straw Broom
Pillows and blankets in white linen or with a floral pattern
Garden Lanterns
Lanterns
Outdoor rug in vintage look
Fruit crates (tip: let the wood age artificially)
wicker baskets

If you have enough space on your terrace, you can kill two birds with one stone again. For example, by placing a plant table made of rustic wood in a corner of the terrace. It goes perfectly with the country house style. Equipped with a few flower pots, a zinc watering can and small garden tools such as rose scissors, a small flower trowel and a rake, you can always use the table for planting.

❍ Tip 6 - Lighting:

Of course, the terrace also has to be illuminated in the evening. As for the balcony and garden, solar lamps are also ideal here. Solar lamps look best in the form of lanterns. In principle, however, all lamps made of metal that are vintage will fit. The same also applies to wall lights. For example, this model goes perfectly with the country house look:

Lanterns, on the other hand, are very suitable for the table. Of course, you can also make these yourself according to your taste. You can watch a simple instruction for this in the following video: